From Krakow: Folk Museum and Zalipie Painted Village Folk Museum and Zalipie Painted Village Private Tour

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ID: GYG458759-O-821335
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Country: Poland

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Visit the open-air museum to learn about the traditional architecture and way of life in the region. Explore Zalipie, the painted village for a truly unique and memorable experience.
Open-air museum consists of charming villages from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. On almost 30 hectares, Folk Museum in Kolbuszowa present over 80 objects of wooden architecture.
Cottages, stables, cowsheds, pigsties, henhouses, barns, granaries, horse mill, hay barrack, rural industry buildings like a watermill, windmills, forges, oil mill and pottery, and also public buildings – a school, tavern and fire station. The oldest buildings dates back to 1753. All of them are surranded by their natural landscape of gardens, orchards and bee yards, fields, meadows, ponds. In some of the farms animals can be spotted!

Located 100 km (62 miles) from Krakow lies a small village. It became famous due to the 19th century tradition of painting houses in colorful floral motives.
The most recognizable person from Zalipie village is Felicia Curylowa. She decorated every surface from her cottage. After her death, the amazing house was turned into a museum. This tradition is live among women from that area, so nowadays almost every single house is decorated. Looking inspiration in nature and folklore, their paintings became bigger and more colorful. Visit in this unusual place will get you an unforgettable memories.

Highlights

  • Discover Zalipie Painted Village
  • Admire traditional flower motives
  • Explore open air folk museum

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.